Master of Business Administration Master of Engineering Combined Degrees Program (Chemical and Materials Engineering)

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Students applying to a PhD program directly from a BSc must have an average of at least 3.5 on a four-point scale in the last 60 units or two years of undergraduate or graduate work at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. For applicants with international qualifications, if the previous degree was not obtained from Canada, USA, UK, Australia or New Zealand, proof of English Language Proficiency is still required. Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement ). Any one of the following is acceptable: a minimum TOEFL (internet-based) score of: For tests written before January 21, 2026: 92 with at least 21 in each section or equivalent For tests written on or after January 21, 2026: 5 with at least 4.5 in each section or equivalent an overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS with at least 6.0 on each band a minimum overall score of 65 on the CAEL with at least 60 on each subtest a minimum score of 62 on the PTE Academic. Applicants are also required to submit a CV, a one page Personal Statement, and should arrange for three references to be submitted. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional. The Department will accept qualified applicants with degrees in other fields of engineering. Graduates with non-engineering backgrounds may be admitted under special arrangements which might involve the completion of certain undergraduate engineering courses. Applicants wishing to pursue an MEng degree must have an undergraduate degree in Engineering. Students with a Masters’ degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering (or a related discipline) are only eligible for admission into the PhD program, and students with a doctoral degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering (or a related discipline) are ineligible for admission into the graduate program. The determination of related disciplines (on a case-by-case basis) is made by the Associate Chair ( · English: IELTS 6.0; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 61 · English test waiver: Applicants may satisfy the requirement without a test by holding a degree, or its academic equivalent, from an institution recognised by the University of Alberta at which the language of instruction is English; GPS also maintains a list of international post-secondary institutions at which the language requirement is English. The requirement is not waived for students temporarily in Canada, and departments and GPS may require further demonstration of proficiency. Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-8-english-language-proficiency-requirement.html · GRE/GMAT: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional. · Application fee: CAD 135.00 for all applications to graduate programs, charged at the end of the online application and payable by credit card only (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover; Visa/Mastercard debit and prepaid cards are not accepted). Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/resources/policies-procedures/graduate-program-manual/section-5-admissions/5-4-application-fee.html

• Is there a scholarship?

  The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over CAD 35 million each year in scholarships, awards and financial support for graduate students; opportunities vary by faculty. GPS states that there are limited funding opportunities for students in part-time graduate study or completing a certificate programme. Source View scholarship page